Swahlee Journal - Updates, Stories, and More
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How to be More Sustainable in Daily Life: 5 Simple and Sustainable New Year's Resolutions
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Whether you love setting new year’s resolutions or you quit years ago, being sustainable and striving to treat the planet well is incredibly imp... -
What is Slow Fashion? An Interview With Holi Boli’s Ana Wilkinson-Gee
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What is Slow Fashion? An Interview With Holi Boli’s Ana Wilkinson-Gee At Swahlee, we love collaborating with other ethical businesses in India. I... -
The Peace Silk Pillowcase: Swahlee’s Cruelty-Free Silk Pillowcase
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New health and beauty trends seem to pop up every day. Some are helpful — avoiding processed foods for better skin, for instance — some are … uniq... -
Upcycled
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Knowing the fashion industry is a major contributor to pollution and environmental waste, I’ve begun to ask the question, what is our role as an apparel company when it comes to environmental stewardship? One thing we can do is help to minimize fashion waste. For our Fall | Winter Collection, we decided to source material from the surplus, or deadstock, markets. By “upcycling” these fabrics we are making use of textiles that have already been produced anyway and might otherwise go to waste.
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Earth Day is every day
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We can all do better. As garment producers, and consumers ourselves, we want to do our part to minimize the damage we cause to our environment. While our north star is creating jobs where women who lack other opportunities can thrive, we believe environmental stewardship is also part of our civic and corporate responsibility. We know we have a long way to go, but here are some initial steps we have taken to minimize our environmental impact.
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Interview with a master weaver
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Each time I have visited the weaving unit where our fabric is hand woven, I am further amazed by how intricate and detailed the handloom process is. It’s surprising how many people are involved in the process to bring these beautifully crafted fabrics to us. The best person to share about the weaving process is Sankar Das, the Master Weaver at the fair trade company where we have sourced the fabric for Swahlee’s first collection. Recently I sat down for a phone call with Sankar to learn more about handloom fabrics. -
The cost of a dress
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This is a breakdown of the true cost of a Swahlee dress. It’s important to us that we be transparent about our supply chain, labor practices and pricing. We know that a purchase of a Swahlee dress is intentional. We want you to know the quality of the garment you are purchasing and the impact of your purchase on the lives of its makers.
